Saturday, July 14, 2018

DO NOT PRETEND TO BE STRONG

----- Cruised down the TV channels this early morning and
stumbled on this program of Bo Sanchez of the Kerygma community. Many
things he said but one line caught my attention......

"Do not pretend to be strong"
What he meant was not to choose to be alone in your misery. Reach out
and connect, seek help. Prayer is fine but God also sends out helpers to
help you.

Then again here's also from other preachers who say "Be strong" with such conviction. But then.......

'pretending to be strong' and 'being strong' are two things different. Right?

Made me think....

We know that 'pretending to be someone or something which you are not
and don't feel' won't get you anywhere. We know that. But still some do
dip their fingers into that sea hoping that they would catch tons of
fish for themselves. The fact is the sea of pretense and falsehood is
what it is... false. Whatever you build or create out of falsehood
stands on flimsy foundation. As a result... relationships crumble,
trust is destroyed, businesses flounder, respect disintegrates, love
demolished without any thought. Nothing is real or lasting nor
enduring. And you'll find yourself so much more alone that you ever
planned to be.

Being strong is who you are when in-spite of
bad fortune and bad relationships, you stand with both feet on firm
ground unafraid, authentic and true. You make choices which lead you to a
better life, help you heal, take you to higher ground of
accomplishment, lead you to new doors of opportunities, and connect
with people who truly care and love you. Being strong is knowing your
own weaknesses and strength and working on that which helps you grow,
progress, and mature. Being strong is deciding to live life on your own
terms and not those dictated or imposed upon you by anyone or by some
dire circumstance. Being strong is being you..... by divine design.
And that makes God truly happy and proud.

By the way, if and
when in your life you go through some difficulty, big or small, just
say this with your heart ---- "I can do all things through Christ who
gives me strength". (I should know because I have tried it often and it
works all the time)😇

God bless you, friends. Remember you are never alone. Never🌹 And remember also to be kind. Pay kindness forward.

2 comments:

Hi Ellen, I miss being here. YEs, BE STRONG! that's an exact word that I bring on, in every journey that I have. I can't be strong without God's who become my strong foundation in my life. I have many ups and down, but the only weapon that I had is my prayer and meditation of His powerful word. Thank you so much for sharing.

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